Nasonex Sinus Implant for Chronic Sinusitis

The FDA on August 15, 2011 approved of a novel dissolvable sinus implant that slowly releases mometasone furoate steroid (same active ingredient as Nasonex steroid nasal spray) directly onto the sinus mucosa. The spring-like implant is placed at the time of sinus surgery and automatically expands and conforms to the sinus cavity regardless of size and shape. The theory is that by continuously delivering a low dose steroid directly to the sinus cavity, sinus inflammation will decrease an…

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Allergy Medications Explained

A new webpage has been posted going over the different types of allergy medications in the market today. Given that there is plenty of information on the internet on the science behind how these medications work, the webpage does not go into the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, but rather uses terms hopefully a layperson can understand. Furthermore, small useful tidbits of info are given including differences between allegra and allegra-D not only in terms of medical benefit but also …

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